Organizer
The Andrey Petrov Foundation for the Preservation and Development of the Creative Legacy of Composer Andrey Petrov
With the support of
• The Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives
• The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
• The Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg
• The Union of Composers of Russia
• The Union of Composers of St. Petersburg
Main Objective of the Competition
To discover new names in composition.
The 20th Open Competition of Composers named after A. P. Petrov is held in three nomination categories:
• Symphonic Music
• A New Perspective on Wind Orchestra
• Shore of Hope
Age Limits
• “Symphonic Music” nomination – no age restrictions
• “A New Perspective on Wind Orchestra” nomination – no age restrictions
• “Shore of Hope” nomination – up to 25 years of age *
* The age of participants is determined as of the application submission deadline (May 31, 2026).
• The Composers’ Competition is open to all participants, regardless of age, education, or place of residence.
• No entry fee is required for participation in the Competition.
• The official language of the Competition is Russian.
• All participants must submit their compositions anonymously under a motto. The motto must not exceed 20 characters.
• Each participant may submit no more than one composition in each nomination category, provided that different mottos are used.
The following works are NOT eligible for participation in the Competition:
• works that have previously received prizes and/or other awards, either in this Competition or in any other competitions;
• works that contradict the current legislation of the Russian Federation;
• works that have been published and/or publicly performed and/or recorded on distributed media, or broadcast prior to February 2024, i.e., before the period of the XVIII Open Competition of Composers named after A. P. Petrov.
Competition Timeline and Procedure
The Competition takes place from February 2026 (opening of applications) to September 2026 (Competition Final).
Application Period
February 2 – May 31, 2026
Format: online
First Round of the Competition
June 8 – July 12, 2026
Format: remote
Second Round of the Competition
July 16 – August 4, 2026
Format: remote
Third Round (Final) of the Competition
The final round takes place over three days in the form of public concert performances of the selected compositions.
“Symphonic Music” nomination
– September 17, 2026
“A New Perspective on Wind Orchestra” nomination
– September 18, 2026
“Shore of Hope” nomination
– September 19, 2026
All finalists of the Competition will be invited to St. Petersburg in September 2026 to participate in the rehearsal process and the Final of the Competition. Further details are provided in the Competition Regulations.
Prize Fund
Winners of the Competition are awarded the titles of Laureate or Diploma Recipient.
All finalists receive special diplomas. A professional video recording of the gala concert is provided.
Awards by nomination
“Symphonic Music” nomination
– one prize and the title of Laureate: 150,000 RUB*
“A New Perspective on Wind Orchestra” nomination
– one prize and the title of Laureate: 100,000 RUB*
“Shore of Hope” nomination
– one prize and the title of Laureate: 100,000 RUB*
* All monetary prizes are paid in Russian rubles and are subject to taxation in accordance with Article 224 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. Prize payments will be made by the end of the financial year (no later than December 31, 2026).
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the provisions of the Competition Regulations or other organizational matters, applicants may contact: info@fondpetrov.ru
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